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Trying to conceive baby#2 following ivf treatment for #1

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lucieloos · 17/03/2018 18:34

I thought I would start this thread as I can't see anything similar. We underwent many rounds of icsi and following a couple of bfns, and an ectopic pregnancy we were finally blessed with our beautiful daughter last year.

We recently started thinking about baby no 2 and had 4 frozen embryos of which 2 had been tested and found to be chromosomally normal so are meant to have a better chance. We didnt have the other 2 tested.

A couple of weeks back we had our first fet with one of the tested embryos and got a bfp super early at 4dp5dt. Sadly by 8dpt the line was barely visible and resulted in a chemical pregnancy. I've been feeling really down about it as this was meant to be a super duper embryo with no genetic problems which they said was the main reason embryos fail.

I thought it would be easier trying for #2 and of course it is in a way as I realise how lucky I am to have had a baby but I can feel the infertility fog starting to descend again as I realise although I've had a brief respite I will never be like my fertile friends and I do really want another baby and a sibling for my little girl.

Im feeling a bit negative at the moment. We will probably go back for the other tested embryo in the near future but I can't see how I would ever get lucky enough to get 2 bfps in a row. These things just don't happen to me so just not too hopeful about it at all. We said that if we used all of our frosties with no success we would be happy with what we have but already I am thinking should I do more fresh cycles. I will be 39 soon though so time isn't on my side for that.

Anyway just wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation and would like to share the journey. Please come and say hi.

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twinkledag · 03/04/2018 18:18

@Russkispy - welcome. I haven't had any experience with IUI but wish you luck. I'm sure you're still in the fertile window so have a chance!

Thanks for the clinic info. How much was it to get your bloods done, do you remember?

Russkispy · 03/04/2018 18:28

Online was £69 for HCG and progesterone blood tests. Was in at 11 and got my results around 4pm

twinkledag · 03/04/2018 18:40

Thanks @Russkispy. I went to London Birthing Company and paid £60 so not too bad. They give the results in 4 hours; my appointment was at 3 and the lab closes at 6. We asked them to do it urgently so fingers crossed I hear from them soon as the actual London Birth Company closes at 8.

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lucieloos · 03/04/2018 18:51

Good luck twinkle

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Russkispy · 03/04/2018 18:56

Ok, twinkle, let us know! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

twinkledag · 03/04/2018 19:25

It's come back as 128.

Anyone know what that means?

twinkledag · 03/04/2018 19:26

Oh and definitely pregnant Grin🤰

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lucieloos · 03/04/2018 19:29

How many dpt are you now twinkle? You need another one done on Thursday really as it's all about the doubling time.

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twinkledag · 03/04/2018 19:32

10 days post 5DT.

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lucieloos · 03/04/2018 19:32

Sorry just scrolled back and seen your 9dp5dt today so 14dpo...looking good! Best to get the second done though and then you can relax for a bit Smile

http://www.betabase.info/chart/basic/single

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twinkledag · 03/04/2018 19:35

Not triplets then?! X

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lucieloos · 03/04/2018 19:36

Ohhh I forgot about that haha no I think you should be safe on that front! Looking like a nice healthy singleton at the moment xx

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twinkledag · 03/04/2018 19:37

Phew

Thanks @lucieloos.

Starting to feel more real now!

Russkispy · 03/04/2018 20:10

Congratulations twinkle! A good healthy number! Yaaay!

Snowdayfet · 03/04/2018 20:21

Hurrah twinkle! That’s a great number and I agree, sounds like a singleton to me. You must be thrilled. Will you do a second beta on Thursday? X

twinkledag · 03/04/2018 20:29

Thanks both!
I will repeat the test in a couple of days.

stealthbanana · 03/04/2018 20:31

Hi chocolae - just saw your message, lovely to see you round these parts again! Yes we do have the same doctor, introduced by the lovely ms bananafish I believe. I haven’t seen him again since DS (although got a lovely letter from him in response to the note I sent him post birth thanking him for, well, making DS!) but might make an appointment in the next couple of weeks just to find out what if anything I need to do to get ready for a fet. Scary stuff!

stealthbanana · 03/04/2018 20:32

Ps congrats twinkle! That sounds like a lovely healthy Singleton beta to me. Hopefully is it a forerunner of lots of success on this thread.

twinkledag · 03/04/2018 20:36

Thank you everyone and really hope you're all joining me soon Thanks

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lucieloos · 03/04/2018 20:37

Only 2 days until transfer for me eeekk! I really want to be joining you. Please keep everything crossed for me!

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twinkledag · 03/04/2018 20:50

I will @lucieloos! Thanks

Russkispy · 03/04/2018 20:57

Everything crossed for you @lucieloos

Snowdayfet · 04/04/2018 07:52

Are you flying out tonight lucie? I (finally) have my debrief appointment this afternoon so will update tonight on any words of wisdom!

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lucieloos · 04/04/2018 08:31

Oh that's great snow will be really interesting to hear what they have to say. So many different opinions about it all. I'm flying tomorrow. We will get up early and do the 4 hour drive to Stansted and then fly in the afternoon. Luckily it's only 2 hours. Chill at the hotel in the evening and then intralipids again the following morning and transfer at 11am. Really not sure I'm ready for the rollercoaster again!

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twinkledag · 04/04/2018 09:13

It really is a rollercoaster @lucieloos 

Good luck at your appointment today @Snowdayfet.